How to pronounce comune
Say it like kuh-MOO-nay. Comune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO).
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- kuh
- MOO
- nay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of comune
American and British speakers say comune in essentially the same way: /kəˈmuneɪ/ in the US and /kəˈmuːneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MOO-nay.
What does comune mean?
- the smallest civil administrative unit in Italy, a municipality in Italy
- civil administrative unit in Switzerland, a municipality in Switzerland
Where does comune come from?
Borrowed from Italian comune.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying comune
How do you pronounce comune?
Say kuh-MOO-nay. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmuneɪ/. In British English it is /kəˈmuːneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comune?
Comune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MOO · nay.
Do Americans and Brits say comune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmuneɪ/ and the British form is /kəˈmuːneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.